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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 16,578, 22,877.64 and 9,954

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 16,578, 22,877.64 and 9,954 is: 13,736.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    16,578 : 22,877.64 = 9,954 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    16,578/22,877.64 = 9,954/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    16,578x = 22,877.64 × 9,954
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    16,578x = 227,724,028.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 227,724,028.56/16,578
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,736.52

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